What  Soldier On Self Care Workshop

When  Saturday 23 June, 10am-noon

Where  Soldier On HQ, 80 Bellenden St, GUNGAHLIN

Info Meet new people and learn some self‐help and relaxation techniques

What  Meet and Greet @ Googong

When  Wednesday 27 June, 10am

Where  Yellow Belly Café at Club Googong, 27 Beltana Road, GOOGONG

Info DCO, Defence Families of Australia (DFA) and the Defence Special Needs Support Group (DSNSG) will be there. Meet your local reps, find out what is available in Canberra and link in with other Defence families in the area. Children are welcome.

Duntroon Community Centre

Duntroon Community Centre is a facility located on the grounds of the Royal Military College – Duntroon, and offers a diverse array of programs and activities, available to tri service military and civilian families. A family membership costs $27.50 per calendar year and provides access to a number of programs. Some programs offered include 3 year old Playschool, Playgroups, craft groups, short courses, community events and social activities. For more information see http://duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au/ , call 6265 9411 or send a message to admin@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au.

Defence Families of Australia

Defence Families Australia (DFA) want to hear from ADF families about the issues they are facing. In August each year, DFA meet with Defence policymakers in Canberra including CDF, Service Chiefs and the Minister for Defence Personnel and so they are now reviewing what's happening in the local Defence Communities. DFA plan to advocate for the programs that most benefit families and the issues that most affect families.          Emma Steil is the Canberra Region DFA Delegate so if you have feedback, contact her via email at act.sthnsw@dfa.org.au or Facebook

@DFAACTSouthernNSW .

Kookaburra Kids

Kookaburra Kids Foundation run a program for Defence kids aged 8–18yrs who have a parent with a mental illness as a result of their military service (serving and ex-serving or spouse). Their Activity Days provide children with an opportunity to participate in activities, meet new friends, learn new skills and have fun. For more information see www.kookaburrakids.org.au . The next Activity Day for Canberra area is Lasertag on Tuesday 19 June 2018, 5.30-8pm. Contact Nick 6109 0408 or nick.atkin@kookaburrakids.org.au to register.

DCO Canberra E-news is published bimonthly and now available on the DCO Canberra website: http://www.defence.gov.au/DCO/Community/Canberra/Default.asp . E-News includes handy information such as upcoming events, contact details for social groups and links to DCO resources. When it is published, a link can be emailed to you if you are on the DCO Canberra mailing list. This list is opt-in, opt-out, so simply send an email to dco.canberra@defence.gov.au to update your preference. Alternatively, ‘like’ the DCO Facebook Page to receive information and updates.

Feel welcome to visit or contact me on 6249 8869 or send an email to sonja.mingay@cg.catholic.edu.au .

Sonja Mingay DSTA
Work hours: Mon-Wed 9am-3pm, Thu 9-11am